Widex RC3-1 User Manual

RC3-1
User’s instructions
RC3-1 remote control
 e remote control and any other parts shown in these user’s instructions may not look the same as the one(s) you have. We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary.
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Contents
Your new RC3-1 remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RC3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Battery type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inserting the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Changing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning the remote control on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Listening programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Short-term logging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Caring for your remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Good advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
In case of malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Regulatory conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Your new RC3-1 remote control
We hope you will be pleased with the remote con­trol for your Widex hearing aid. We have included these user’s instructions to explain how your remote control should be operated. We recommend that you read the entire booklet to get full satisfaction from your new RC3-1 remote control.
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Your RC3-1 remote control is an accessory for your hearing aid. You can easily operate your hearing aid without the remote control; it is just an alternative way of operating your hearing aid.  e advantages of a Widex RC3-1 remote control are:
• Unlike the buttons on your hearing aid when it
is placed in/on the ear, you can easily see the keys
on the remote control.
•  e larger keys on the remote control are easier to
manipulate than the small buttons on the hearing
aid.
•  e remote control enables you to operate your
hearing aid discreetly, e.g. from your pocket or
handbag.
• You can adjust the volume and choose programs
for a CIC hearing aid.
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RC3-1
Your RC3-1 remote control is a small computer that contains data for the diff erent hearing aid settings. It also contains a radio transmitter, which sends messages to the hearing aid.  e remote control and hearing aid do not need to be in view of each other.  e operating range is approximately 1 metre.
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1. Volume control.  e [+] and [–] keys are used for
volume adjustment.
2. Program selection.  e [
1], [2] and [3] keys are
used for program selection. Your RC3-1 can op-
erate a maximum of three programs.
3. On/off function.  e [
the remote control.  e [
1] key is used to turn on
1] key also sets the re-
mote control to the initial setting: P1 V9.
4. Display.  is shows the currently selected pro-
gram (P), volume (V ) and the remote control’s
battery level.
5. Transparent key guard with holes for the keys.
With the cover closed, the risk of accidental key-
presses is reduced.  e key guard can be fl ipped
open to make the remote control a little longer
and easier to hold.  e keys are then higher and
easier to feel.
6. Battery cover.
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The battery
Battery type
 e recommended battery type for your RC3-1 re­mote control is:
Lithium CR 2032
Your RC3-1 uses two CR2032 batteries.
To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional. Please note the expiry date and the recommendations regarding disposal of used batteries on the battery pack.  e battery life will depend on how much you use your remote control.
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Inserting the batteries
 e plus (+) sign on the batteries for your RC3-1 must face upwards when placed in the battery com­partment.
Changing the batteries
Always change both batteries at the same time.  e display shows the battery level of the remote con­trol.
When the battery is nearly exhausted, this symbol will be continuously displayed. If the symbol is only briefl y displayed, you need not change the batteries.
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Turning the remote control on and off
 e RC3-1 remote control is turned on when the [
1] key is pressed for approximately ½ second. As
standard, it will automatically turn off after 15 sec­onds. Your hearing care professional can help you select another time-out setting, if required.
Initial setting
When your RC3-1 is turned on, you can set the in­strument to the initial setting, P1 V9, by pressing the [
1] key for approximately 2 seconds.
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The volume
 e [+] [–] keys allow you to ad­just the volume in 13 steps.  e minimum level is 0, at which lev­el the hearing aid is completely silent, and the maximum level is 13.  e initial volume setting used as standard is 9, and this is always the volume setting to
which the remote control reverts. If, for example, you have selected listening program 2 and volume level 6, and then change to another listening program, the volume level will automati­cally change to 9.
You can adjust the volume one step at a time by sin­gle key presses, or you can hold the [ down until the required volume has been reached.
+] or [] key
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Adjusting the volume if you only have one hearing aid
 e starting point is a turned off
remote control starting up in pro-
gram 1 at volume level 9. Press the
[
1] key for approximately ½ sec-
ond.  e initial setting, P1 V9,
should now be displayed. Use the
[
+] [] keys to adjust the volume
as required.  e remote control
automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 15 seconds.
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Adjusting the volume if you have two hearing aids
 e starting point is a turned off
remote control starting up in pro-
gram 1 at volume level 9. Press
the [
1] key for approximately ½
second.  e initial setting, P1
V9, should now be displayed.
Use the [
+] [] keys to adjust the
volume as required. Your choice
will then apply to both of your
hearing aids.  e remote control
automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 15 seconds.
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Mute
You can also use your RC3-1 to mute your hearing aid completely.
Using the mute function if you only have one hearing aid
 e starting point is a turned off
remote control starting up in pro-
gram 1 at volume level 9. Press the
[
1] key for approximately ½ sec-
ond.  en press and hold down
the [
1] key while pressing the []
key.  e number 0 is displayed
next to V. To turn up the volume
again, press the [
+] key.  is will
reset the volume to the initial
setting (9).
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Using the mute function if you have two hearing aids
 e starting point is a turned off
remote control starting up in pro-
gram 1 at volume level 9. Press the
[
1] key for approximately ½ sec-
ond.  e initial setting, P1 V9,
should now be displayed.  en
press and hold down the [
while pressing the [
1] key
] key.  e
number 0 is displayed next to V.
 is value applies to both hear-
ing aids.
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Listening programs
With your RC3-1 remote con-
trol, you can choose between
up to three listening programs.
Together with your hearing care
professional you should have es-
tablished which programs are of
use to you. If your needs change
over time, the combination of lis-
tening programs can be changed. You can switch between the listening programs by using the [ next to P (program) in the display tells you which program you have chosen. You will also hear beeps indicating choice of program.
 e beeps indicate: Program 1: One brief beep Program 2: Two brief beeps Program 3:  ree brief beeps
 e number of beeps depends on how many programs you - together with your hearing care professional ­have chosen to have in your hearing aid. In these in­structions, you and your hearing care professional can make a note of the programs you have chosen.
1], [2] and [3] keys.  e number shown
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Program Program name in
the hearing aid
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2
3
Comments
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Selecting a listening program if you only have one hearing aid
 e starting point is a turned off
remote control starting up in pro-
gram 1 at volume level 9. Press
the [
1] key for approximately ½
second. Select the listening pro-
gram you wish to apply using the
[
1], [2] and [3] keys.  e remote
control automatically turns off
after approximately 15 seconds.
Selecting a listening program if
you have two hearing aids
 e starting point is a turned off
remote control starting up in pro-
gram 1 at volume level 9. Press
the [
1] key for approximately ½
second. Select the listening pro-
gram you wish to apply using the
[
1], [2] and [3] keys. Your choice
will then apply to both hearing aids.  e remote control automatically turns off af­ter approximately 15 seconds.
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Important: Please note that if you alternate between using your remote control and the controls on your hearing aid to adjust the volume and select listening programs, the remote control will cancel any adjust­ments that have been made manually on your hear­ing aid.
An example: You adjust the volume or select a listen­ing program on the remote control.  en the remote control turns off . If you now change the volume set­ting and listening program by means of the controls on your hearing aid and turn your remote control back on, the hearing aid will be reset to the settings chosen before the remote control turned off and you changed the settings manually on your hearing aid.
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Short-term logging
If switched on by your hearing care professional, the short-term logging function in your RC3-1 remote control allows you to record a specifi c, problematic listening situation.  e hearing care professional can then analyse the recorded situation using special software.  e remote control is used to start the re­cording.  e recording is made through the hearing aid and lasts one minute.
To start recording:
Press and hold down the centre
key [1] of the activated or de-
activated remote control while
pressing the lower right key [3].
Your hearing aid will start re-
cording the acoustic situation
you are in.  e remaining time of
the short-term logging is shown in the remote control display. When you use the short-term logging function again, your previous recording will be replaced by the new recording.
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Caring for your remote control
With proper care, your RC3-1 remote control will give you a long life of reliable service. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your remote control:
• Treat your remote control as the valuable object
it is: with care. When it is not in use, keep it in a cool, dry location where it cannot be reached by children or pets.
• Do not expose it to extreme temperatures or high
humidity.
• Never try to open or repair your remote control
yourself.
• Clean the remote control with a soft cloth. Never
wash your remote control with water, cleaning solutions or other liquids.
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• Do not carry your remote control with you dur-
ing x-ray, MR scans, CT scans, short-wave dia­thermy, or similar radiation treatments and never place your remote control in a microwave oven.  ese are some of the types of radiation that can damage your remote control. Radiation from, for example, room surveillance equipment, burglar alarms and cellular telephones is weaker and will not damage your remote control.
•  e RC3-1 remote control is not certifi ed for use
in mines or other areas with explosive gases.
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Good advice
• Please be sure to keep your remote control and its
parts and accessories out of the reach of children, who might place them in their mouths. Also keep batteries out of children’s reach and discard used batteries carefully. Do not change batteries in front of children and do not let them see where you keep your supply.
• Never put a battery in your mouth for any reason
as you may risk swallowing it. In case of inges­tion, contact your physician immediately.
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In case of malfunction
 e following pages include some quick advice to follow if you experience problems. Before contact­ing your hearing care professional, please follow the advice below:
If your RC3-1 does not work, it could be because:
• Nothing happens when you press the keys. Flip
open the key guard to facilitate access to the keys.
•  e batteries have not been inserted correctly.
Remove both batteries and reinsert them.
•  e batteries are exhausted. Change the batter-
ies.
•  e battery in your hearing aid is exhausted.
Change the battery.
•  e connection between your hearing aid(s) and
remote control is unstable. Turn your hearing aid(s) off and on.
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Accessories
 e following accessories are available for your RC3-1:
Clip version of the battery cover
Case for the remote control
Carrying strap for the clip version of the battery
cover
Clip version Case
Carrying strap
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 e clip version has a built-in clip for fastening the RC3 to your belt or waistband, and an eye in which you can fasten the carrying strap if you want to carry the RC3 around your neck.
Changing the battery cover
If you want to replace the stan-
dard battery cover with the clip
version, you must also replace the
small screw below the battery
cover. Once the screw has been
removed, you can mount the clip
version battery cover using the
long screw (see illustration) sup-
plied with this cover.
Mount the battery cover by positioning it as illus­trated. Now it is easy to push the cover into place.
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Regulatory conformity
Declaration of conformity
We Widex A/S Ny Vestergaardsvej 25 3500 Vaerloese Denmark
declare under our sole responsibility that the Class 2 products:
Series: RC3 Starting with serial no. 10000
Models: RC3-1 Remote control RC3-2 Remote control
are in conformity with the relevant requirements of:
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC of 9 March 1999
and the following standards:
EN 300 330-2 V1.1.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 and EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 EN 60601-1-2:2001 IEC 60601-1-2:2001
Vaerloese, 02 December 2008
Place and date of issue Jan Tøpholm President
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Within the EU, the product is intended for use in the following member states:
AT BE BG CY CZ
DE DK EE ES FI
FR GB GR HU IE
IT LT LU LV MT
NL PL PT RO SI
SE SK
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